Back to newsGreek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis recently chaired a high-level meeting focused on unified water management across Crete. The Organization for the Development of Crete (OAK) played a central role in the discussions, which aimed at coordinating water resources island-wide. Crete faces ongoing water supply challenges, particularly during the peak summer tourist season when demand increases significantly. The initiative seeks to improve infrastructure and distribution networks to ensure more reliable water availability across all regions of the island. For visitors, this long-term project signals efforts to address water shortages that can occasionally affect hotels, rental properties, and public facilities in drier inland and eastern areas. No immediate disruptions are expected. Travelers staying in rural accommodations are always advised to use water responsibly, as local reserves can be limited during the July to August peak period.
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Mitsotakis Launches Unified Water Management Plan for Crete
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